In this presentation and discussion, Chandra K. Wilson, MSW (Modoc/Klamath/Yahooskin), Program Manager for the Northwest Tribal Elders Project and Indian Country ECHO lead faculty member at the Northwest Portland Area… […]
Keyword: dementia
The Dynamic Web of Dementia Caregiving: Beyond the Tasks | June 22, 2023
In this presentation and discussion, Dr. Neil Henderson (Oklahoma Choctaw), PhD, Indian Country ECHO lead faculty member and Professor Emeritus of Medical Anthropology at the University of Minnesota Medical School,… […]
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Timing and Cognitive Screens: What is the Value of Early Detection? | May 11 2023
Dementia, of all kinds, occurs in all communities and is a chronic disease. With the proper tools and education, it can be diagnosed and managed, for the most part, in… […]
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Caring For Your Brain: Addressing Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Indian Country | February 9th, 2023
In this presentation, Chandra Wilson provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) in Indian Country and shares on ways to do a community assessment and important questions… […]
The River: A Native Story About Indigenous Aging
The River Story applies a Native American cultural analogy to the topic of dementia. This updated version of The River Story has been created for use in the adaptation of… […]
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Mini Cog
The Mini-Cog test can help providers detect possible cognitive impairment in older patients. […]
Drugs and Dementia (Memory Enhancers?) | November 10, 2022
In this presentation, Eric Metterhausen, PharmD, BCPS, CPP, CPH, presents on what medications may help memory in patients with Alzheimer’s (including removal of exacerbating medications, as well as cholinesterase inhibitors,… […]
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NW Elders ECHO | November 8th, 2022
The Northwest Elders and Knowledge Keepers ECHO session took place on November 8th, 2022. In this presentation, Chandra Wilson provides an introduction to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). The… […]
Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment | September 8, 2022
Early detection of impaired cognition can slow progression and improve function in Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of progressive dementia, help persons living with dementia and their family to prepare… […]
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End-of-Life Care for Elders With Dementia | August 11, 2022
In this presentation, Rhonda Oakes, MSN, BSN, RN, CHPN, discusses end of life care for persons with dementia. She highlights how each elders journey is unique, the cultural considerations for… […]
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